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Beniam Family History

Beniam Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Benham, Beam, Bena, Benis, Bonham, Benda, Bentham, Benza, Denham

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Where is the Beniam family from?

You can see how Beniam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beniam family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Beniam families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beniam's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Beniam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beniam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Beniam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beniam census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Beniam. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Beniam. For the veterans among your Beniam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beniam lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1997, in the United States, Beniam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Beniam in 1993 was 40, and 89 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beniam ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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